Newsletter, April 2026
Publisert:
24. Mar 2026, kl. 15:08
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21. Mai 2026, kl. 14:12
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Dear activists,
May is here, bringing brighter days—and for many, renewed energy and engagement.
In several parts of the country, the Pride season is already well underway, and we are entering a period marked by visibility, community, and important human rights work.
In this newsletter, you will find a range of topics and opportunities to get involved. Among other things, we highlight the Football World Cup and what it means from a human rights perspective, and we share how you can take part in Pride-related activities.
We hope you feel inspired to participate, learn more, and contribute where you can—together, we create change!
Read more about:
- The Football World Cup
- This year’s Pride campaign
- Join our new LGBTI+ network
- Workshop on the General Assembly cases
- Youth gathering
Stand up for human rights before and during the Football World Cup
Hi everyone,
The World Cup—the world’s biggest football celebration—is just around the corner.
But what should be a celebration of community and joy can instead become an arena where human rights are sidelined. In the host countries—the United States, Mexico, and Canada—we are seeing a growing risk of discrimination, harassment, and threats to freedom of expression. Fans may be stopped because of who they are or where they come from, and people who are already vulnerable may be pushed aside as cities are “prepared” for the tournament. This is not acceptable.
FIFA says that football should bring the world together. That also means ensuring that the World Cup is truly safe—for everyone.
That’s why we need you on the team. Together, we can uphold the sense of community that football is meant to represent by putting pressure on FIFA and the authorities in the host countries to take responsibility.
We invite you to a digital campaign training session on May 28 from 17:00 to 18:00, and I have put together some suggestions on how you can get involved for a more just World Cup on the “Get involved” page below.
Best regards,
Maria
This Years Pride Campaign
Hi,
Here is information about this year’s Pride campaign!
We continue to work on addressing authoritarian practices and leaders who systematically target LGBTI+ people—particularly in Turkey, Hungary, and the United States—and how this rhetoric is also influencing Norway.
This year, we are running a campaign for queer youth in Turkey who are being prosecuted for sharing illustrations on social media. Turkish authorities are using alleged “threats to family values” to attack the rights to freedom of expression and assembly, and to criminalize queer human rights defenders. We demand that the authorities drop the charges.
We are also taking action for teacher Géza Buzás-Hábel, who organized a peaceful Pride parade in Hungary. In March 2025, the Hungarian parliament passed a law banning public events that portray LGBTI+ people in a positive light, with the possibility of punishing both participants and organizers. Despite the ban, Géza organized a Pride parade in the city of Pécs, and shortly afterward, the police launched an investigation that resulted in charges against him.
We demand that the authorities drop the charges.
On the page below, you can learn more about this year’s theme, and you will find suggestions for how you can help highlight the campaign and support the individuals we are taking action for.
Both I and the activist team are ready to support activities and other initiatives. We can send posters and provide practical guidance.
I would also like to remind you about the digital training for this year’s Pride campaign on May 27, from 17:00 to 18:00.
Pride is both protest and celebration, and we look forward to seeing plenty of Amnesty activity at Pride events across the country.
Best regards,
Yonas
Are you interested in getting more involved in LGBTI+ rights?
Hi again,
Amnesty wants to offer you, as someone who cares about human rights, new ways to engage with the issues you are passionate about. And we think June is the perfect time to start the conversation about what a thematic network for LGBTI+ rights in Amnesty could look like.
That’s why I would like to invite you to a digital meeting on June 8 from 17:00 to 18:00, where we will both take a deeper look at how Amnesty works on LGBTI+ rights and discuss how we can best build a nationwide, active network of people who are passionate about LGBTI+ rights.
Psst: I also recommend joining the campaign training for this year’s Pride campaign first, which will be held online on May 27.
Join a workshop on this year’s Global Assembly issues!
Dear activists,
This August, the annual Global Assembly will take place in Rio de Janeiro, where delegates from Amnesty sections around the world will gather to discuss and decide the future of Amnesty International.
This year, topics will include everything from Amnesty’s position on boycotts, to our response to the growing authoritarianism in the world, as well as the diversification of our finances—and we in the Norwegian delegation would very much like your input on the issues to be discussed.
Would you like to help shape Amnesty at a global level? Join us for a workshop on this year’s Global Assembly issues on June 2 at 17:00, online!
Hope to see you there!
Best regards,
Stine
Save the date for this year’s Youth Gathering!
Hi,
We in the Youth Council are pleased to invite young people in Amnesty to the Youth Gathering 2026. You can expect an educational and exciting weekend, with many wonderful and engaged people!
During the weekend, we will be joined by individuals with extensive knowledge of human rights and long experience within Amnesty. The gathering will take place in the Oslo area from September 25–27 and is open to all Amnesty members aged 13–19.
More information and registration details will be available on the page below as the date approaches.
We hope to see you there!
Best regards,
The Youth Council
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